Gospel: November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Solemnity of All Saints (All Saints’ Day)
Psalter: Proper (White)
Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
See what singular love the Father has for us: we are called children of God, and we really are. This is why the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children, and what we shall be has not, yet, been shown. Yet, when he appears in his glory, we know, that we shall be like him, for, then, we shall see him as he is. All who have such a hope, try to be pure, as he is pure.
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them:
Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.
Fortunate are the gentle; they shall possess the land.
Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy.
Fortunate are those with pure hearts, for they shall see God.
Fortunate are those who work for peace; they shall be called children of God.
Fortunate are those who are persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God.
Lectio Divina:
True blessedness comes through humility, mercy, and righteous living.
Read: In the first reading, John describes a vision of a great multitude from every nation, praising God beyond earthly trials, emphasizing the importance of the faithful marked for salvation. The second reading reveals the profound love of God, who calls us His children, inviting us to live in purity as we await our complete transformation in Christ. In the gospel, Jesus presents the Beatitudes, teaching the people that true blessedness comes through humility, mercy, and righteous living, promising comfort and rewards in heaven for those who embody these attributes.
Reflect: The Beatitudes present a path to blessedness that challenges the conventional understanding of happiness. Jesus outlines choices we can make: to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to hunger for righteousness, and to practice mercy. These choices reflect a profound shift in values, emphasizing humility, compassion, and justice over worldly success. By embracing these attitudes, we align ourselves with God’s kingdom. Blessedness is not merely a feeling but a deliberate choice to embody Christ-like virtues. As we live out these Beatitudes, we experience true joy and become signs of hope and grace in a troubled world.
Pray: Let us pray with St. Therese: Lord, allow me to “spend my heaven by doing good on earth.”
Act: Thank God for the gift of the Saints in our lives. Ask your favorite Saint to pray for you.
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